Mlund Posted February 29 Author Posted February 29 (edited) Sorry. Tried to post video that wouldn’t post. Apparently not the right format. Edited February 29 by Mlund
melvind Posted February 29 Posted February 29 11 hours ago, Mlund said: Sorry. Tried to post video that wouldn’t post. Apparently not the right format. It might be too large of a file. I'm not sure what the limit is, but videos can get really huge. What file format did you try to upload?
CurtA Posted February 29 Posted February 29 (edited) Mike, Convert your video to MP4 and it should work. You can use an online converter like this one: https://video-converter.com Edited February 29 by CurtA
RodPickett Posted March 1 Posted March 1 The FORUM will support MOV files as well as MP4; however, MP4 format is preferred and will most likely be smaller. Very large file can be uploaded by Administrators or Moderators. 1
Mlund Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 (edited) I have reposted the video of the finished restoration of the Victor sign. It is in MP4 format and file is 32MB size. When I originally posted it, only the audio played but no video. Victor Sign Restoration.mp4 Edited March 1 by RodPickett Re-Post to fix possible compatibility issue 3 1
phonogfp Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Too often, the restoration of an object goes too far. That's not the case here, and the sign retains its originality while its defects are not distracting. GREAT! Congratulations - - George P. 1
Tinfoilphono Posted March 1 Posted March 1 What an amazing piece. It's absolutely incredible that it survived! 1
melvind Posted March 1 Posted March 1 What a terrific piece of history. I am very happy to see it being preserved. Can't wait to see it installed. 1
RodPickett Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Agree with all comments. George was "spot-on". A perfect restoration would detract from the appeal. 1
Fran604g Posted March 1 Posted March 1 This is a fantastic preservation of a very exciting artifact. Congratulations, I look forward to seeing what I'm sure will be an interesting installation video. 1
CurtA Posted March 4 Posted March 4 It's a miraculous transformation, considering where it started: 1
Tinfoilphono Posted March 4 Posted March 4 Wow. Those pictures really put it into perspective. Great restoration indeed! 1
Henry Posted March 14 Posted March 14 Details, please, on that clock hanging there. It looks like a Telechron dial, but the hands are definitely not Telechron! 1
CurtA Posted March 14 Posted March 14 (edited) Fran, Mike told me it weighs approx. 400lbs crated, maybe half of that uncrated. Henry, the clock is in the restoration shop in Moorhead, MN, so you need to ask Chris Orth at: https://firelineneon.com/about-us/ Mike, it looks like Chris did a good job on the crating, but at 400lbs. it's going to be a b!#ch unloading it into your music building... Edited March 14 by CurtA 1
Mlund Posted April 20 Author Posted April 20 (edited) The sign arrived today. Delivered and uncrated. Now just thinking through how 2 old guys are going to get it hung up on the wall. Thanks to Curt for his help. Edited April 21 by Mlund 2
phono-phan Posted April 21 Posted April 21 Awesome looking sign. Thanks for saving this great piece of history. I'm glad you found a transporter for it. Keep us posted on getting it hung up. Ken Brekke 1
phonogfp Posted April 21 Posted April 21 What a worthy restoration project! I'm looking forward to seeing it in place, Mike. Congratulations! George P. 2
CurtA Posted April 21 Posted April 21 The only small problem is figuring how to get it mounted on the corner of this wall, while trying to prevent it from tipping over before its secured... 2
Mlund Posted April 28 Author Posted April 28 (edited) Victor sign hanging #2 successful!! Prep work: Cut, paint and mount wall brackets. Step 1. Lift sign upright onto furniture dolly bolted to the base. Step 2. Roll sign into position. Step 3. Tighten guide ropes attached to the top of the attached wood framing and to the upper wall bracket eye bolt to keep sign from tipping over. Step 4. Roll low profile jack under the floor dolly to lift the sign into position Step 5. Jack the sign up to proper height and position to attach bolts to previously placed wall brackets. First upper bracket bolt Then lower bracket bolt. Step 6. Unbolt and remove the remaining crating from the sign. Step 7. Lower Jack to remove crating Step 8. Last bit of crating removed from sign. Step 8. Plug it in Step 8. Sign hangers pose for posterity A special thanks to Bill Beam, Bob Barnes and Curt Angstman. I couldn’t have done it without their help. You guys rock!!! Edited April 29 by Mlund 4
phonogfp Posted April 29 Posted April 29 It looks GREAT! Looking through the pictures and reading the steps involved was almost like being there - congratulations! George P> 2
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